Quantitative assessment of cardiovascular autonomic impairment in cancer survivors: a single center case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in cancer survivors is poorly understood.

Objectives

To better characterize the clinical characteristics and types of autonomic dysfunction in this population.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of cancer survivors within an academic cardio-oncology program referred for suspected autonomic dysfunction was performed. Autonomic reflex testing of adrenergic, cardiovagal, and sudomotor function was done. Autonomic impairment was graded on severity based on the Composite Autonomic Severity Score system. Patients with pre-existing autonomic dysfunction prior to their cancer diagnosis were excluded.

Results

Of approximately 282 total patients in the UCLA Cardio-Oncology program, 24 were referred for suspected autonomic dys

SUBMITTER: Noor B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7388471 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature